What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grower 3 position at Willoway Nurseries, INC?
Primary Responsibilities:
- Managing irrigation cycles and pumphouses in their section
- Managing all plant nutrient needs for crops in their section including dry fertilizer, fertigation, and acids
- Managing all environmental controls (heating/venting) to give crops optimal conditions to meet sales deadlines
- Ensure crops meet deadlines and quality standards
- Identify pest pressure and collaborate with Plant Healthcare Team to decide on actions
- Maintain the physical structures of the growing area through direct action and collaboration with Physical Plant
- Maintain the irrigation system within their section
- Document crop history and actions
- Creatively address causes of scrap
- Lead, train, and manage small team of section growing staff
Experience/Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ experience/training in horticultural or agricultural field
Knowledge:
- Plant/horticultural knowledge
- Knowledge of irrigation systems and pumphouses
Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate (both written & verbal)
- Ability to multi-function
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Detail oriented
- Team leadership and training
Work Environment: Outdoor 85-95% of time; Be prepared to work in all safe weather conditions caring for the plants.
Work schedule:
M-F 7am-430pm
Weekends on rotational basis, as needed
40-50 hours in Spring
We offer:
A Comprehensive benefits package including cost effective medical insurance options
- 401k Match after 60 days
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Flex Time, plus Paid Holiday Time with no waiting period
Wage:
$23-$26 hourly, depending on experience
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Willoway Nurseries is proud to have a Drug Free Workplace Safety Program**
**Note that marijuana became legal in Ohio in 2016 for medical use. However, Willoway Nurseries, Inc. Drug Free Safety Policy does not recognize medical or recreational marijuana as acceptable in the workplace, regardless of whether the employee has a prescription or not. The presence of THC will still be considered a positive test result. This mirrors Federal law, which does not recognize marijuana as legal, as the laws are written and voted on at the State level.
Salary : $23 - $26
